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U.S. imports of medicinal & aromatic plants and parts (nesoi) — fresh or dried (HS 121190) totaled $34.4M in April 2026, traded with 85 countries.
Importers of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants and Parts (NESOI) — Fresh or Dried paid $3.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $28.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIndia and Mexico lead US imports under this broad residual heading, which captures fresh or dried plant material used in pharmaceuticals, perfumery, insecticides, and herbal preparations that does not fall under a more specific Chapter 12 subheading. The US schedule is unusually granular here, with dedicated lines for mint leaves in several forms (crude, herbal-tea grade, cut/crushed/powdered), psyllium seed husks, basil, sage, single-species herbal teas, and a catch-all for other plants used in perfumery or pharmacy — making correct 10-digit classification a recurring challenge when a single shipment contains multiple botanical species or mixed processing states. FDA oversight applies to material destined for dietary supplements, food flavoring, or drug manufacturing, and USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements govern plant material at the border. Importers should verify that each botanical species in a mixed shipment is correctly allocated to its specific tariff line rather than defaulted to the NESOI basket.
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Each physical form must be classified separately: crude or unmanufactured mint leaves fall under 1211902000, mint leaves for herbal teas under 1211904020, and cut, crushed, or powdered mint under 1211904040. Mixed shipments should be invoiced and packed in a way that allows CBP to verify the quantity and condition of each form; commingled product that cannot be distinguished may be classified under the highest-duty applicable line.
USDA APHIS requires a phytosanitary certificate issued by the national plant protection organization of the exporting country for most dried plant material. The certificate must confirm the shipment is free from regulated pests and diseases. Some origins or species may also require an import permit or be subject to additional APHIS inspection at the port of entry; importers should check the APHIS FAVIR database for species- and origin-specific requirements before shipment.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1211908990 | OTHER PLANTS & PARTS, NESOI, FR/DR | $12.9M | 14.25% | $1.6M |
| 1211908980 | HERBAL TEAS & INFUSIONS (SINGLE SPECIES), FR/DR | $6.4M | 10.67% | $585K |
| 1211908920 | PSYLLIUM SEED HUSKS, FRESH OR DRIED, AS MEDICAMENT | $5.9M | 10.00% | $594K |
| 1211908940 | BASIL FRESH OR DRIED W/NT CUT CRUSHED OR POWDERED | $4.9M | 9.80% | $292K |
| 1211902000 | MINT LEAVES, CRUDE OR NOT MANUFACTURED, FRSH/DRIED | $1.5M | 9.93% | $88K |
| 1211908950 | SAGE, FRESH OR DRIED, W/NT CUT, CRUSHED OR POWDERD | $1.3M | 10.00% | $127K |
| 1211904020 | MINT LEAVES FRSH/DRD AS HERBAL TEAS & HERBAL INFSN | $858K | 14.75% | $89K |
| 1211904040 | MINT LEAVES FRSH/DRIED, CUT CRUSHD OR POWDRD NESOI | $333K | 14.72% | $43K |
| 1211908931 | SUBSTANCES, PRNCPLY USED AS MEDICAMENT FR/DR NESOI | $157K | 26.80% | $31K |
| 1211909300 | PLANTS AND PARTS, USED IN PERFM/PHRM/INSCT, CH/FRZ | $71K | 22.95% | $16K |
OTHER PLANTS & PARTS, NESOI, FR/DR
HERBAL TEAS & INFUSIONS (SINGLE SPECIES), FR/DR
PSYLLIUM SEED HUSKS, FRESH OR DRIED, AS MEDICAMENT
BASIL FRESH OR DRIED W/NT CUT CRUSHED OR POWDERED
MINT LEAVES, CRUDE OR NOT MANUFACTURED, FRSH/DRIED
SAGE, FRESH OR DRIED, W/NT CUT, CRUSHED OR POWDERD
MINT LEAVES FRSH/DRD AS HERBAL TEAS & HERBAL INFSN
MINT LEAVES FRSH/DRIED, CUT CRUSHD OR POWDRD NESOI
SUBSTANCES, PRNCPLY USED AS MEDICAMENT FR/DR NESOI
PLANTS AND PARTS, USED IN PERFM/PHRM/INSCT, CH/FRZ
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1211909200 | PLANTS & PARTS, NESOI, FRSH/DRIED USED PERFUMY ETC | $2.9M |
| 1211908980 | HERBAL TEAS & INFUSIONS (SINGLE SPECIES), FR/DR | $2.3M |
| 1211909300 | PLANTS AND PARTS, USED IN PERFM/PHRM/INSCT, CH/FRZ | $1.5M |
| 1211908925 | SUBSTNCES PRNCPLY USED AS/IN MEDICAMNT NESOI FR/DR | $816K |
PLANTS & PARTS, NESOI, FRSH/DRIED USED PERFUMY ETC
401.6K kg
HERBAL TEAS & INFUSIONS (SINGLE SPECIES), FR/DR
460.1K kg
PLANTS AND PARTS, USED IN PERFM/PHRM/INSCT, CH/FRZ
215.4K kg
SUBSTNCES PRNCPLY USED AS/IN MEDICAMNT NESOI FR/DR
135.7K kg
FORAGE PRODUCTS NESOI (HAY, CLOVER, VETCHES, ETC)
HS 121490
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $7.9M | $1.6M | -$6.3M |
| New Jersey | $6.3M | $192K | -$6.1M |
| Arizona | $3.0M | $644K | -$2.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $10.2M | -- | -$10.2M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $5.6M | $1.1M | -$4.5M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.3M | $1.7M | +$410K |